Day 1 - Depart from your hometown and travel toward the Amishlands of Pennsylvania. Lunch is on your own either en route or on arrival in Lancaster County. Arrive in early afternoon at Sight & Sounds' Millennium Theater to see a live performance of Jesus, a musical stage adventure about the most famous person to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. You will see Jesus' birth, his death and his resurrection, and so very much more. Jesus is show about love, both musical and adventurous, with technology never before use in the theater. Plus, animals galore! A family-style dinner awaits you at a nearby restaurant after the show. after dinner, depart for your lodging in the area where you will check in for a restful night.

Day 2 - After breakfast at the motel, check out and depart for Kitchen Kettle Village in the town of Intercourse. You'll have time to browse in the unique specialty shops displaying everything from local art to fine leather coats , quilts, accessories, and pottery. Lunch on your own at Kitchen Kettle or en route home. Depart homeward, taking with you delicious memories of your mini-vacation in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country!

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and​ the Immaculate Heart of Mary

All are invited to this Devotion every First Friday/First Saturday of the month here at St. Augustine Church. Mass will be at 7:30 P.M. (Rosary at 6:00 P.M.) following with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, confessions, and the Devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. (English / Spanish)

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Growth in Faith is an Adult Faith Formation Program for practicing or fallen away Catholics who are looking to return to the practice of their faith or to deepen their relationship with God. Learning about God shouldn't stop after you receive all the Sacraments. It is a life long journey in which your relationship with God grows deeper and sweeter with each passing year.

Growth in Faith Sessions are offered usually on two Tuesdays every month from September to May from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the church hall community room. Contact Laurie DeLuca at deluca1@comcast.net or at (860) 989-8526 for more information.​September 2016:Catholicism: The Pivotal Players"Discover the figures who shaped the Church and changed the world"by Bishop Robert Barron

The Study Program for CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is the best way to immerse yourself fully into these holy men and women.You will go deeper with top experts from around the world, including:

The Study Guide commentary was compiled under the direction and approval of Bishop Barron.Each Study Guide lesson provides details about the Pivotal Player’s life and contributions to the culture. In addition, you'll find “Questions for Understanding" that support the teaching in the video and reference Scripture verses and sections from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. You'll also find several “Questions for Application" in each lesson to help you connect the material to your own life and experience.

So that we can experience Our Holy Father’s first apostolic visit to America together as an Archdiocesan family, Archbishop Blair will keep a personal “Travelogue” of his experiences, impressions and inspirations as he travels to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, Sept. 22 – 27. The Archbishop will take part in this joyous occasion with more than 250 pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Hartford along with millions of worldwide participants. In real-time, you can read or hear the Archbishop’s Travelogue at or on:

In addition to Archdiocesan communications channels, tune into Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) for ongoing newscasts www.ewtn.com . (Check your local cable schedule for specifics.)Look to the October 2015 issue of the Catholic Transcript for extensive coverage of the Papal Pilgrimage, including Archbishop Blair’s Travelogue with photos. What do you think pilgrims will gain from this experience? “To the extent that we come to the experience prayerfully and thoughtfully, we can expect a strengthening of faith, a deepening of love, and a renewal of hope. An overwhelming number of parishioners in the Archdiocese have told us that living a lifestyle characterized by the love of God and neighbor is the most important way in which we individually and collectively express our Catholic faith. The opportunity to hear an affirmation of this message from Pope Francis personally can only serve to strengthen us in our commitment to Christian living in union with other Catholics from around the world, gathered for the World Meeting of Families. Participating in the Pope’s Mass on Sunday, in particular, will be a memorable event for us all.” Archbishop Leonard P. Blair